A crowd of children left the Sarnia Public Library disappointed today after scheduled superhero guest Mr. Invisible appeared to not have appeared.
Library staff maintain the event went exactly as planned, stating that Mr. Invisible was present for the full 45-minute meet-and-greet and photo session.
Parents, however, described the event as lacking “a guy.”
Organizers say Mr. Invisible arrived on time, waved to the children, read briefly from an invisible book, and posed for several photographs. Unfortunately, officials admit the photos have not helped clarify the situation.
Library representatives say the booking was made in good faith. They added that the only other available superhero was Captain Flatulence, who was described as “more visible, but less welcome indoors.”
Refunds will not be issued. According to the library’s statement, “absence is central to his character.”
Several children were reportedly offered high-fives, though no one could confirm whether contact was made.
One child summed up the mood of the day by saying, “I wanted Spider-Man, but I would have accepted a guy.”
A difficult event to see — but, according to organizers, important to feel.
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